How to register a custom paper size (non-standard paper)
01-Jun-2012
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Solution
It is possible to configure custom paper sizes.
NOTE
Note:
To specify a custom paper size, open the following dialog box.
- For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
Open the [Server Properties] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] folder (the [Printers] folder for Windows 2000).
- For Windows 98/Me
Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box from the [Printers] folder.
- For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] folder ([Printers] folder on Windows 2000), then select [Server Properties] from the [File] menu.
The [Printer Server Properties] dialog box will appear.
2. Display the [Forms] sheet, then check [Create a New Form]. Specify the following options as needed.
[Form Name]:
Allows you to enter a name for the custom paper size. ([Form Description for] is displayed on Windows 2000.)
[Units]:
Select from either [Metric] or [English].
[Paper Size]:
Specifies the length and width of the custom paper size (length greater than or equal to width). Paper sizes should be specified in portrait orientation (length greater than or equal to width) and within the user-definable limits. The valid range of settings for this printer are width: 7.62 to 21.59 cm and length: 12.70 to 35.56 cm.
[Printer area margins]:
Enter a numerical value. The valid range of settings for this printer are between 0.5 cm and 5.0 cm.
3. After confirming the settings, click [Save Form], and then click [Close].
- For Windows 98/Me
1. Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then click [Custom Paper Size].
2. Specify the following items as needed:
[Paper List]:
Displays the names and sizes of standard paper and added custom paper.
[Name of Custom Paper Size]:
Enter a name to use for the new custom paper size.You can enter a maximum of 31 characters.
[Unit]:
Select the units (millimeters or inches) to be used when entering the custom paper size.
[Paper Size]:
Specifies the length and width of the custom paper size (length greater than or equal to width). Paper sizes should be specified for portrait orientation (length greater than or equal to width) and within the user-definable limits.
3. Click [Register].
NOTE
On Windows 98/Me, a maximum of 30 custom paper sizes can be defined.
4. Confirm the settings, then click [OK].